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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:
    • The seat cushion frame
    • The seat recliner, if equipped
    • The seat adjuster
    • The seat back frame

    Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7  or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Seat & Seat Back Trim Panel
    GM513377Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Move the seat to the full forward position.
  3. Remove the seat back trim panel (2) from seat (1). Refer to Seat Back Trim Replacement - Front in Seats.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Seat Back Cover J Channels
    GM669299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the seat back cover J channels (1).
    5. Fig 3: View Of Side Air Bag Fasteners & Foam
    GM669295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the foam (1) that covers the side air bag fasteners (2).
    6. Fig 4: View Of Top & Bottom Side Impact Inflator Module Fasteners
    GM457186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not remove the center fastener from side impact module inflator. If center fastener is removed this could cause the side air bag to deploy improperly, or unnecessary air bag system repairs.
  6. Remove only the top and the bottom fasteners (1) from the side impact inflator module.
    7. Fig 5: View Of Side Impact Inflator Module & Components
    GM457188Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the side impact inflator module (1) from the seat (2).
  8. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .
  9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) from the electrical connector (5) on the side impact inflator module.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector (5) from side impact inflator module (1).
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